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Bashar al-Assad is gone, what's happening in Syria now?

December 19, 2024 10:47 pm

Ten days after the Bashar al-Assad regime collapsed, what is happening in Syria? What role is the HTS, which controls the regime in Damascus, playing in the transition, and what challenges does it face going forward?

Iran in direct contact with groups in Syria's new leadership, Iranian official says

December 09, 2024 4:18 pm

Hours after Assad's fall, Iran said it expected relations with Damascus to continue based on the two countries' "far-sighted and wise approach" and called for the establishment of an inclusive government representing all segments of Syrian society.

Jordanian police find explosives in residential apartment

June 23, 2024 2:37 am

The explosives were discovered after civil defence authorities arrived at the flat following an explosion that was initially believed to have been caused by a gas leak, but may have been a botched attempt to manufacture explosives, former officials and security experts said.

Israel gave US last-minute warning about drone attack on Iran, says Italian foreign minister

April 19, 2024 4:49 pm

Iran says an Israeli strike in Syria killed 2 Revolutionary Guard members while on advisory mission

December 02, 2023 7:45 pm

Since the Israel-Hamas began, Israel has carried out several strikes targeting Syria, putting the international airports of Damascus and the northern city of Aleppo out of commission for more than a month.

Syria state TV says Israeli attack targets Aleppo, Damascus airports

October 12, 2023 6:31 pm

The attacks came a day before Iran's foreign minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, was due to visit Syria.

Syria says Israel fired missiles on areas south of Damascus

September 01, 2020 10:21 am

Residents of the capital Damascus said they heard explosions south of the city.

Will eliminate Bashar Assad if he lets Iran operate from Syria, says Israel

May 07, 2018 4:25 pm

Iran blamed Israel for the attack but Jerusalem did not confirm or deny responsibility. Israel has prepared for extensive protective measures against any possible missile fire, including its battery of anti-missile systems.

UN invites Iran to Geneva, Syria's opposition threatens pullout, US sceptical

January 20, 2014 3:25 pm

Iran is a traditional ally of Assad and has supplied his government with weapons and political goodwill from the beginning of the civil conflict.

US will face 'harsh consequences' if intervenes in Syria over chemical weapons use: Iran

August 25, 2013 3:11 pm

Syria is an ally of Iran which has led it to warn US of dire consequences of intervention.